I had my 2nd antenatal appointment yesterday, and the midwife tried to listen for the fetal heartbeat using the doppler. However she couldn't find it. Has anyone had the same problem. I have been told to wait 10 days but i'm passed myself with worry!

Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:44 am

weejoanie

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Try not to panic - its still early days. The GP tried to find the heartbeat with me at 16 weeks and couldn't find anything - they seemed to think that this was normal. Then when I had my scan there baby was kicking away and the heartbeat was very strong. So chances are its just too early yet.

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Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:05 am

DragonsKnight

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Hi,

If the baby was hiding then it would have been difficult to hear a heart beat. Have you had a scan yet?

I know how easy it is to say and how hard it is to do but try and relax as much as possible. Ive been through something similar and it is so hard to do but try and keep your mind busy otherwise you will think all the worst things possible which may be totally the opposite.

What did your midwife suggest might happen in 10 days time? Would they have another listen?

If you are really worried make an appointment with your GP and explain your concerns and see if they will do another listen for you.

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Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:19 am

kellyanne1981

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thanks for the replies.

I had a scan 2 weeks ago and i saw the babies heartbeat, and the baby was kicking around. The midwife said that they would try to listen for the heartbeat again next thursday. It's just such a long time to wait!!

I have phoned my GP and the receptionist told me to ring back today at 1130 to see what he has to say!

I just wish they would let me have another ultrasound just to put myself at ease. surely all this worrying isn't good for me!!

Its good to know that other people have had similar problems and it has worked out fine. You automatically assume the worst when things aren't as they should be!

Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:27 am

loopyloo83

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Hiya,

Just to repeat everyone try not to worry! (easier said than done I know) I had the same thing happen to me. You may not have heard the heartbeat for many resons.. baby in akward position/hiding or maybe even your bladder wasn't full enough.

your still quite early in the pregnancy hun and the heartbeat can not always be found at that stage. please try not to worry.
i know its hard but wait and see what happens next time
at 14 weeks heartbeat can be hard to get - many women have this so dont worry yet. your LO could just be a bit of a mover or hiding where the doppler cant get a good listen
xx

Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:08 pm

lovemh

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I just had my first check up today at the midwife's (20 weeks) and it did take her a bit of time to loacte the heart beat. I wasn't too concerned as my baby is pretty active and can feel it move all the time. I just think it was lying awkwardly. It's hard when its so early and you can't feel baby move but I'm sure everything is OK.

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Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:08 pm

jcr16

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i had the same happen to me. i was about 24 weeks gone. and they sent me to hospital for monitoring. it took staff at hospital ages to find the heart beat. but when they did , they said she was hiding right at the back , and it wasn't a wonder the midwife couldn't find it. i know it easy to say and hard to do , but please try not to worry. just relax and try to do something to take your mind off it. i appreicate how hard it is.

Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:33 pm

SueT66

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Hi Kellyanne - how did you get on

Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:34 pm

kellyanne1981

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Joined: Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:55 pmPosts: 915Location: Cleveland

Hi Everyone

Went to doctors last night, he found the heartbeat, the midwife wasn't looking in the right place. From now on he is going to oversee my antenatal care as she hadn't checked blood pressure or urine! everything is now to be copied to doctor and if he isn't happy i have to go and see him. He was lovely!!!!